Epidemiological Alert: Rational use of COVID-19 diagnostic tests - 10 January 2022

In the context of the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases following a sudden increase in the use of COVID-19 diagnostic tests in several countries within and outside of the Americas Region, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends Member States to take appropriate measures for the rational use of diagnostic tests and thus ensure their provision for both surveillance and medical care.